Protect The Bongolava Forest Corridor
SUPPORT Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name: Fikambanana Bongolava Maitso (FBM) Location: Bongolava Forest Corridor Protected Area, Sofia Region, Madagascar Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Capacity Building and Training Protected Area Management Key Species: Madagascar rosewood Bongolava mouse lemur Coquerel’s sifaka Challenges And Threats: Forest fires Charcoal production Deforestation Actions: Fire prevention Protected area patrols Equipment to fight fires The Challenge Madagascar’s Bongolava Forest Corridor faces significant threats from forest fires caused by various human activities. These fires often originate from the renewal of grazing areas, leaks or explosions in charcoal kilns, and the clearing of crop fields using fire—all activities prohibited within the Protected Area. Fires spread quickly and uncontrollably, and the individuals responsible are often unidentified. Despite clear rules requiring authorization from the forestry administration for field clearing, including the presence of personnel to control the fire, these regulations are frequently ignored. As a result, fire use has become widespread and unregulated, posing a serious threat to the forests. Additionally, the dry season (July to December) has seen an alarming increase in fires, with 2023 incidents far surpassing those of the last five years. Fire damage during this period is especially critical, wreaking havoc on both farmland and Protected Areas. Outside the Corridor, the loss of forest cover has been immense, increasing pressure on the Protected Area for resources like charcoal production. Urgent Appeal FBM is working tirelessly to address these challenges through a multi-faceted approach involving collaboration with the forestry administration and local committees. Enhanced enforcement of fire-use regulations is a critical first step to prevent uncontrolled burns. FBM is committed to increasing patrols around the Protected Area to monitor for potential fire outbreaks, ensuring that early detection and rapid response minimize damage to the forest. In addition to monitoring efforts, equipping FBM with firefighting tools and training is essential to combat fires that do arise. Expanding their capacity will enable them to respond more effectively to incidents before they escalate into widespread destruction. Furthermore, FBM seeks to empower community members by providing education and resources to reduce reliance on harmful practices such as unsanctioned land clearing and charcoal production. This comprehensive strategy not only safeguards the Bongolava Forest Corridor but also strengthens the community’s ability to coexist sustainably with their environment. Why Your Donation Matters FBM is on the frontlines of protecting the Bongolava Forest Corridor from forest fires and other threats. Your support will empower FBM to train local committees in conflict resolution and enforcement of fire-use regulations, strengthening their ability to protect the forest. Donations will also help expand patrols, provide critical firefighting equipment, and fund education initiatives that promote sustainable practices. By contributing, you are helping FBM and the local community safeguard one of Madagascar’s most biodiverse regions, ensuring it remains a haven for wildlife and a vital resource for generations to come. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member A distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified Partner One of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally Constituted This organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Top Accountability Our experienced team has rigorously reviewed the organization’s annual accounts. Learn More Effective Impact We recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. Conservation Action Heroes We recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most.
Help Local Communities Conserve Primates
SUPPORT Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name: Neotropical Primate Conservation Location: Peru, Colombia, Argentina Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Endangered Species Protected Area Management Key Species: Yellow tailed woolly monkey San Martín titi monkey Brown howler monkey Challenges And Threats: Deforestation Hunting Wildlife trafficking for the illegal pet trade Actions: Park guard patrols New Protected Areas Implement national action plans The Challenge Fewer than 1,000 yellow-tailed woolly monkeys remain in the wilds of Peru. In Argentina, the brown howler monkey population has dwindled to just 50 individuals, and the Colombian black spider monkey is Critically Endangered in Colombia. These dire numbers highlight the urgent need for conservation efforts. Habitat loss, hunting, and other human pressures continue to threaten these primates, pushing them closer to extinction. Despite the alarming state of these populations, hope remains—local communities have the potential to turn the tide for these species with the right support and resources. Urgent Appeal NPC works hand-in-hand with local communities, equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to safeguard habitats, enforce protections, and address critical threats like deforestation and hunting. By empowering local people to take an active role in conservation, NPC not only helps secure the survival of species like the yellow-tailed woolly monkey, brown howler monkey, and Colombian black spider monkey but also strengthens the ecosystems these primates call home. Together, NPC and their local partners are creating a future where wildlife and communities thrive side by side. Why Your Donation Matters Yellow-tailed woolly monkeys in Peru number fewer than 1,000, brown howler monkeys in Argentina have dwindled to just 50 individuals, and the Colombian black spider monkey is Critically Endangered in its native range. These stark realities underscore the urgent need for action. NPC is leading the charge to save these species and their habitats by equipping local communities with the tools, training, and resources to drive effective conservation efforts. Your support for NPC helps protect these endangered primates and promotes a future where biodiversity flourishes through community-led solutions. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member A distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified Partner One of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally Constituted This organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Top Accountability Our experienced team has rigorously reviewed the organization’s annual accounts. Learn More Effective Impact We recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. Conservation Action Heroes We recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most.
Help Save The Alaotran Gentle Lemur
SUPPORT Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name: Madagascar Wildlife Conservation Location: Lake Alaotra Protected Area, Madagascar Appeal Category: Ecosystem Restoration Education Wildlife Conservation Key Species: Alaotran gentle lemur Durrell’s vontsira Madagascar rainbow fish Challenges And Threats: Illegal poaching Fires Clearing marshland vegetation Actions: Prevent poaching Generate community awareness of lemurs Protect habitats The Challenge Alaotran gentle lemurs live exclusively in the reeds surrounds Lake Alaotran of northeast Madagascar. Despite their limited range, they are incredibly important in balancing the ecology of the area. The principal threat to these lemurs and their habitat is marsh destruction. Fires are started to convert the marshlands into rice fields around Lake Alaotra Protected Area, with intense destruction in the Bandro Special Conservation Zone. This area that is under attack is home to the largest subpopulation of the Alaotran gentle lemurs in the world. Urgent Appeal Madagascar Wildlife Conservation’s intensive environmental education program is showing promise in improving conservation in the area. It includes: Raising awareness among locals on the environment, environmental problems, and the natural consequences of environmental degradation. MWC engages adults in educational workshops and travels to local schools to teach children Developing entertaining materials to bolster the education program, including comic books that illustrate the plight of the Alaotran gentle lemurs and what can be done to help Instilling positive attitudes and concern for the environment while encouraging individuals and local societies to become active participants in marsh restoration and lemur protection Why Your Donation Matters Madagascar Wildlife Conservation is leading the conservation of the Critically Endangered Alaotran gentle lemur. However, as a Madagascar-based organization, they receive limited support from international donors. By donating to this campaign, you are making a real difference, contributing to the saving of one of the world’s most unique animals, the Alaotran gentle lemur. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member A distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified Partner One of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally Constituted This organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Top Accountability Our experienced team has rigorously reviewed the organization’s annual accounts. Learn More Effective Impact We recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. Conservation Action Heroes We recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most.
Stop The Destruction Of Madagascar’s Rainforests
SUPPORT Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name: Ny Tanintsika Location: Ambositra-Vondrozo Forest Corridor Protected Area, Eastern Madagascar Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Endangered Species Wildlife Conservation Key Species: Golden bamboo lemur Southern black-and-white ruffed lemur Milne-Edwards’s sifaka Challenges And Threats: Logging Slash and burn cultivation Fire Actions: Intensify ranger patrols Patroller equipment Community education and awareness The Challenge Human migration into the forest is triggering deforestation and fragmentation of the remaining forest ‘corridor,’ particularly through agricultural extension (rice-farming in the valley floors and gradual deforesting of the surrounding hillsides). Illegal logging and mining activities, fuelled by corruption, further threaten the ecosystem. Additionally, hunting of lemurs for consumption continues to deplete wildlife populations. According to forest cover loss data from 2001 to 2020, the Corridor of Ambositra-Vondrozo (COFAV) lost 51,700 hectares of forest cover, including 37,700 hectares of primary forest. The main threat to fauna is habitat destruction and collection of animals for sale. The Lemur Conservation Strategy identifies COFAV as home to 21 lemur taxa, of which 6 are critically endangered, 7 endangered, 4 vulnerable, 1 near threatened, and 3 data deficient. COFAV has the highest number of lemur species of any protected area in Madagascar—with a disproportionate number in elevated threat categories. Urgent Solutions Ny Tanintsika is addressing these threats through education and awareness-raising activities, and by strengthening forest management and governance. Their approach includes: Increasing the number of monthly patrols to gather more information on existing pressures and to dissuade exploitation of forest trees and agricultural expansion Creating a mixed brigade comprising the Regional Directorate for the Environment and Sustainable Development team, local gendarmerie, and patrol officers from each community forest management association (VOI) to conduct unannounced checks every three months Restoring damaged forest areas through tree planting initiatives with local communities Encouraging people around the forest to plant trees for their daily needs to reduce pressure on natural forests Improving the livelihoods of local residents to engage them as active participants in forest protection Why Your Donation Matters The Ambositra-Vondrozo Forest Corridor contains a wealth of flora and fauna biodiversity that will disappear as forest degradation continues. The impact of climate change is already visible, causing food insecurity for people living around the forest. At the current rate of degradation, these forests could disappear within 70 years. If deforestation continues, valuable genetic diversity—including unique species of wildlife and valuable tree species—will be lost forever. This part of the forest is the source of several rivers in southern and southeastern Madagascar, and its destruction will lead to drought and famine throughout the region. Your donation will help Ny Tanintsika protect this critical forest corridor, preserve endangered species, and support sustainable development for local communities who depend on this ecosystem. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member A distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified Partner One of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally Constituted This organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Top Accountability Our experienced team has rigorously reviewed the organization’s annual accounts. Learn More Effective Impact We recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. Conservation Action Heroes We recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most.
Fundación Cambugán
DONATE TO FUNDACIÓN CAMBUGAN Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshop Partner Fundación Cambugán Location Ecuador, Latin America Category Land Purchases Protected Area Management Community Support and Development Urgent Appeals None currently Date Founded 2000 Website www.cambugan.org Partner Qualifications Verified Partner Legally Constituted Top Accountability Effective Impact About Fundación Cambugán Fundación Cambugán is an Ecuadorian non-profit organization dedicated to empowering communities and fostering positive and meaningful change. Cambugán believes that everyone deserves access to basic needs, education, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Their mission is to create sustainable programs and initiatives that address these fundamental areas, promoting social equality and enhancing the quality of life for those in need. Their Challenges The longest mountain chain in the world – the Andes – crosses the tropical equator in northernmost Ecuador. This region of mountainous cloud forest holds an unparalleled diversity of flora and fauna. In fact, these cloud forests collectively contain almost 15% of the planet’s known biodiversity, yet they cover less than 1% of the Earth’s surface. This biodiversity treasure troves also has rich soils which are ideal areas for cattle ranching and farming. As a consequence, the majority of these forests have already been destroyed. Cambugán is working to acquire properties in the cloud forest region to permanently protect them from deforestation. Their Approach Through a collaborative approach, Cambugán engages with local partners, community leaders, and volunteers to identify and address conservation challenges. They leverage their resources, expertise, and passion to develop innovative solutions that create lasting change. Their areas of focus include education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and socio-economic development. Education is at the heart of their efforts. They strive to provide children and young adults with access to quality education, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Additionally, they work to improve the overall well-being of communities by supporting healthcare initiatives, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Why They Need Your Help Fundación Cambugán is seeking support for their work protecting and managing cloud forests and endangered species, purchasing at-risk forests, and supporting university students in studying the biodiversity of the cloud forests, allowing them to develop and implement improved management plans.
Monitor Biodiversity In Madagascar
SUPPORT Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name: ASITY Madagascar Location: 4 reserves across Madagascar Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Capacity Building and Training Education Endangered Species Protected Area Management Key Species: Sakalava Rail Verreaux’s sifaka Madagascan big-headed turtle Challenges And Threats: Clearance of rainforest for cattle ranching Habitat fragmentation Unsustainable resource use Actions: Protected area management Expand ecotourism infrastructure Community environmental education The Challenge Madagascar’s unique biodiversity faces significant threats from habitat loss, primarily through the clearance of rainforest for cattle ranching and other unsustainable practices. These activities endanger critical species like the Sakalava Rail, Verreaux’s sifaka, and the Madagascan big-headed turtle. ASITY Madagascar works to address these conservation challenges through community engagement, development projects, and collaboration with various sectors. Their approach focuses on protecting important locations while simultaneously improving the socio-economic conditions of local communities who depend on these natural resources. Urgent Appeal ASITY Madagascar’s conservation work spans four protected areas across Madagascar, each requiring consistent monitoring and management. Their efforts include capacity building for local communities and implementing sustainable management practices that balance ecological protection with human needs. Through focused initiatives, ASITY fosters long-term behavior change through awareness raising, information sharing, and environmental education. Their work empowers communities and future generations to understand the vital connection between their wellbeing and the conservation of local natural resources, creating pathways for sustainable coexistence. Why Your Donation Matters Donations directly support ASITY’s vital monitoring efforts in their four Protected Areas, including capacity building initiatives and the implementation of sustainable management practices. Every contribution makes a meaningful impact in preserving Madagascar’s natural ecosystems. By supporting ASITY Madagascar, donors play a crucial role in solving pressing conservation challenges. Through their integrated approach that combines environmental protection with community development, ASITY creates positive and lasting impacts for both people and biodiversity throughout Madagascar. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member A distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified Partner One of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally Constituted This organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Top Accountability Our experienced team has rigorously reviewed the organization’s annual accounts. Learn More Effective Impact We recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. Conservation Action Heroes We recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most.
Save Panama’s Remaining Rainforests
SUPPORT Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name: Adopt a Panama Rainforest Association (ADOPTA) Location: Cerro Chucantí, Panama Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Ecotourism Ecosystem Restoration Endangered Species Government Policy Protected Area Management Wildlife Conservation Key Species: Colombian Spider Monkey Chucantí Centipede Snake Chucantí Salamander Challenges And Threats: Clearance of rainforest for cattle ranching Slash and burn activities Logging Actions: Protected area management Expand ecotourism infrastructure Community education and engagement The Challenge The cloud forests of Cerro Chucantí Reserve in eastern Panama rise to 4,700 feet in elevation and sustain a diverse tropical forest ecosystem. The geographic isolation of the Cerro Chucantí mountaintop reserve has allowed its flora and fauna to diversify considerably, such that it contains a number of locally endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. There have been many discoveries of species new to science at this unique site, including salamanders, frogs and snakes. Unfortunately, the rainforests in Cerro Chucantí are under significant threat from slash and burn activities, logging and cattle ranching. Urgent Solutions ADOPTA will work to strengthen the protection of the reserve through hiring forest guards and working in conjunction with the local government. Patrols will ensure the forest remains intact and poaching is stopped. An important part of the long-term strategy is ensuring local community support, and ADOPTA’s mission includes educating, training and engaging the community in conservation activities. Why Your Donation Matters With support from donors, ADOPTA can ensure the Cerro Chucantí Private Nature Reserve is safeguarded for all wildlife. Furthermore, the recently acquired San Bartolo Private Nature Reserve preserves the last remnants of lowland Pacific rainforest and fosters biodiversity akin to the biodiverse Osa Peninsula. By donating, supporters play a vital role in preserving these unique ecosystems and the remarkable species that inhabit them. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member A distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified Partner One of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally Constituted This organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Top Accountability Our experienced team has rigorously reviewed the organization’s annual accounts. Learn More Effective Impact We recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. Conservation Action Heroes We recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most.
Fosa Association
DONATE TO FOSA Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshop Partner Fosa Association Location Madagascar, Africa Category Community Support and Development Protected Area Management Wildlife Conservation Urgent Appeals None currently Date Founded 2023 Website www.fosa.mg Partner Qualifications Verified Partner Legally Constituted Top Accountability Conservation Action Heroes About The Fosa Association The Fosa Association (Fikambanana Fosa Andranofasika), created by Dr. Luke Dollar and Conservation Allies, is a young organization mainly run by local residents within Ankarafantsika National Park. It started with Fossa monitoring and evolved through partnerships with student researchers to incorporate research, education, and patrols into its practices. They have also created women’s associations, which is unique, as women are oftentimes not included in conservation initiatives in Madagascar. With a main focus on wildlife conservation, they collaborate with the park manager (MNP) to increase their impact. Their Challenges Ankarafatsika National Park is facing strong pressures linked to forest and bushfires, charcoal mining, illegal logging, raffia exploitation, and human migration in search of arable land. These pressures destroy a large area of vegetation and thus cause the disappearance of a great deal of plant and animal biodiversity. The action of MNP alone is not currently sufficient to reduce and eradicate this scourge. Thus, Association Fikambanana Fosa Andranofasika decided to take action and collaborate with MNP to carry out effective patrols, leading to reduced wildfires and increased awareness. Their Approach Association Fikambanana Fosa Andranofasika was formed and is run mainly by local people who have an intimate knowledge of the land and the threats it faces. Some of their specific conservation actions include: Patrolling the buffer zones as well as the core of Ankarafantsika National Park and responding to threats, such as fires or illegal activities Recruiting young people in the region to join the cause, leading to the preservation of nature for future generations Holding awareness sessions in the villages surrounding the park to increase local engagement Why They Need Your Help Association Fikambanana Fosa Andranofasika is completely reliant upon donations to continue their operations. Donations support their daily conservation operations, improve patrolling techniques, and invest in better equipment for their rangers.
IMPACT Madagascar
DONATE TO IMPACT MADAGASCAR Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshop Partner IMPACT Madagascar Location Madagascar, Africa Category Community Support and Development Protected Area Management Wildlife Conservation Urgent Appeals Making Positive Change For Communities In Madagascar Date Founded 2014 Website www.impactmadagascar.org Partner Qualifications Verified Partner Legally Constituted Effective Impact Conservation Action Heroes About IMPACT Madagascar IMPACT Madagascar is a conservation non-profit that focuses on implementing and sustaining actions for change in Madagascar. The actions are intended to benefit and empower local communities. From development and biodiversity conservation to recycling and arts education, they sponsor a variety of projects that will aid in building a bright and sustainable future for the people and wildlife of Madagascar. Their Vision: Protecting and conserving Madagascar’s unique biodiversity while improving the lives of its people. They implement permanent change through collaboration with local people, creating a foundation on which a better world can be built. Their Mission: To work with local communities to provide achievable and sustainable solutions to the problems of biodiversity loss, deforestation, pollution, and poverty. Their Challenges Their primary challenge revolves around the destruction of vulnerable habitats. Most of Madagascar’s tropical forests have been transformed into fragmented landscapes, leaving behind disconnected and degraded forest patches. This forest fragmentation is the most significant threat that IMPACT Madagascar is challenging. Additional challenges include the extraction of natural resources that rural communities rely on for their livelihoods. These threats include illegal logging, timber exploitation, charcoal production, wildlife poaching, overfishing with illegal traps and nets, land-clearing bushfires (often for agriculture), and general overuse of forest and aquatic resources. Notably, bushfires are a major concern in dry habitats, primarily occurring at the end of the dry season for agricultural preparation. Habitat threats are more prevalent when rangers are absent, particularly on weekends. Their Approach IMPACT Madagascar works alongside local people in order to empower communities, running community-led programs and coaching practical conservation skills that are sustainable for both people and the environment. It is not possible to protect the environment and its biodiversity without also considering the people who depend upon the surrounding natural resources for survival. Since its creation in 2014, IMPACT Madagascar has supported local communities in reducing poverty and ensuring sustainable and feasible conservation of the environment through a holistic approach including: Community Development and Community Conservation Environmental Outreach and Practical Environmental Education Forest and Wetlands Biodiversity and Habitat Monitoring Reforestation and Ecological Restoration Community Health Applied Scientific Research IMPACT Madagascar also works with local people to implement conservation actions, such as threat monitoring and response through patrols. They believe that conservation solutions must be implemented with community development at their core. Therefore, local people are involved in all stages of the conservation projects. They have established reforestation programs, where they are actively restoring forest habitats via an annual tree planting program. They also plant fast-growing species to provide the communities with firewood, thereby conserving the protected forests. Local people are trained and then paid to monitor these programs alongside the IMPACT team. Why They Need Your Help Madagascar is at serious risk of losing its remaining dry and gallery forest, along with the critically endangered species that call them home. To maintain these habitats, threats need to be reduced. Habitat threats occur mainly when rangers are absent, particularly over the weekends. Thus, increasing patrol capacity is vital to protecting these ecosystems and improving fire management strategies. This, along with all of their other initiatives, are made possible by donations. IMPACT Madagascar is also in need of additional funding to implement a new environmental education program to provide the next generation with the skills and knowledge to protect their environment.
Ny Tanintsika
DONATE TO NY TANINTSIKA Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshop Partner Ny Tanintsika Location Madagascar, Africa Category Community Support and Development Capacity Building and Training Wildlife Conservation Urgent Appeals Listen to the Cries of Nature Date Founded 2002 Website www.nytanintsika.org Partner Qualifications Verified Partner Legally Constituted Effective Impact Conservation Action Heroes About Ny Tanintsika Ny Tanintsika, meaning “Our Land” in Malagasy, is a non-profit created with support from the Scottish charity ‘Feedback Madagascar’ with the aim of Developing a sustainable local model for good governance, accountability and efficiency Bridging the gap of misunderstanding often found between local beneficiaries and foreign NGOs, and Sustainably developing Malagasy civil society Ny Tanintsika’s mission is to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable natural resource management. Their vision is “Healthy people who take charge of their own development, living in harmony with a flourishing natural world in a fair society.” Their slogan is “Against Poverty, for Nature”. Ny Tanintsika’s priority geographical areas are those around the COFAV Protected Area (rainforest corridor) as well as the tapia forest of Amoron’i Mania region. They work with communities around these biodiversity hotspots through an integrated approach, working to improve food security, livelihoods, education, health, and forest management. Promotion of good governance and human rights are essential elements of their work. Their Challenges Madagascar’s wildlife faces enormous pressures, including deforestation, increasing droughts, and illegal poaching. Due to a lack of resources, the national forestry administration is unable to adequately arrest offenders of the forests and wildlife. In response, Ny Tanintsika has stepped in and formed management communities. They reserve resources to be able to urgently mobilize the forest administration team in order to enforce conservation practices and protect the forests. Their Approach Ny Tanintsika has a multi-pronged approach to their mission. Their activities include community patrol initiatives involving youth, women (who were traditionally excluded from conservation actions), and innovative technology. They also work to fight wildfires, raise awareness of forestry legislation and provide support for income-generating activities for patrollers. Why They Need Your Help Ny Tanintsika needs your support to increase patrols and invest in technological equipment to improve data collection and reporting. They are reliant upon generouns donations to continue their essential work of empowering communities and conserving wildlife.